Administration

Introduction Permanent admin rights might feel convenient, but they’re also one of the biggest security risks in any organization. If an attacker compromises a Global Admin account in Azure AD (now Entra ID), they instantly gain unrestricted access. That’s why more and more organizations are adopting Privileged Identity Management (PIM). PIM reduces risk by ensuring … Read more

Introduction Networking is one of those things you don’t notice when it’s working but immediately hear about when it’s not. In Azure, the foundation of networking is built on Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, and firewalls. These three pieces work together to organize, connect, and secure resources. For system administrators, understanding how they fit together is … Read more

Introduction Moving to the cloud is like moving into a new house: it’s exciting, but without rules, labeling, and structure, it doesn’t take long before things get messy. Suddenly, you’ve got mystery VMs running, storage accounts nobody owns, and invoices that make finance wonder if you’re secretly mining Bitcoin. That’s where cloud governance comes in. … Read more

Introduction Cloud platforms generate logs like email spam: constant, noisy, and often ignored until there’s a problem. Azure Monitor is excellent for tracking resource performance, but modern IT environments are rarely just “all Azure.” Most organizations run hybrid and multi-cloud environments with dozens of SaaS apps, on-prem firewalls, and legacy systems still humming in the … Read more

Introduction Data migration is one of the most frequent yet high-stakes responsibilities for cloud administrators. Whether you are moving from on-premises file servers, consolidating workloads across Azure subscriptions, or re-architecting storage for cost efficiency, migrations must be handled with precision. Poorly executed migrations can lead to data loss, downtime, unexpected costs, or even compliance violations. … Read more